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By Karen Simpson

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Interview: Samantha meets Emily Borromeo of The School of Rock and Sprout's Sunnyside Up Show

Youth Theatre PodcastApr 30, 2020

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Olivia meets Arts Presenter Jason Hodges

Olivia meets Arts Presenter Jason Hodges

Tonight on our Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Olivia Spreen interviews Jason Hodges, Executive Director of the Anchorage Concert Association.  Jason discusses the world of Performing Arts Presenting - what it is and what's involved - and his own experience as a playwright and director. 

Oct 23, 202056:12
Interview: Beatrice Meets EnActe Arts Artistic Director Vinita Sud Belani

Interview: Beatrice Meets EnActe Arts Artistic Director Vinita Sud Belani

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Beatrice Bell interviews Vinita Sud Belani, CEO, Artistic Director and Founder of EnActe Arts.  EnActe Arts, located in Silicon Valley and Houston, Texas, develops and presents contemporary theater which explores relevant social and political themes rooted in the South Asian experience while providing a platform for the community to experience and grow personally and professionally through the arts.

Episode produced by Val Zvinyatskovsky
Edited by Ben Siegel

Oct 08, 202024:31
Interview: Kerawin meets MVCPA Executive Director W. Scott Whisler

Interview: Kerawin meets MVCPA Executive Director W. Scott Whisler

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interviews, Kerawin Heaney talks with the Executive Director of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, W. Scott Whisler. Scott shares his thoughts about his career in facilities management and theater, and what that will look like going forward when audiences are allowed to gather once more.


Episode Edited and Produced by Val Zvinyatskovsky

Sep 24, 202040:08
Interview: Nik meets Broadway and Film actor Cassie Silva

Interview: Nik meets Broadway and Film actor Cassie Silva

Today on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Nik Nag Chowdhury meets Broadway and film actress Cassie Silva. Cassie performed in  "Matilda the Musical" both on Broadway and in the National Tour, as well as performing in "Rock of Ages." She's had roles in film and television productions including "Hairspray," "Straight Outta Oz," "Dexter" and "Happy Texas." 

Sep 13, 202051:53
Interview: Sophie meets Bay Area actor Jomar Tagatac

Interview: Sophie meets Bay Area actor Jomar Tagatac

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Sophie Davies meets Jomar Tagatac, a Bay Area based actor who has worked throughout California including Shakespeare, musical theatre and commercial work.  He recently appeared as Bob Crachit in ACT's production of "A Christmas Carol"

Aug 19, 202020:53
Interview: Roni meets music director Ande Jacobson

Interview: Roni meets music director Ande Jacobson

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Roni Gal Oz meets music director Ande Jacobson. Ande is an engineer, freelance writer and musician, and the founder of A Good Reed Review. Having spent many years as both a reed player and music director for community theater, Ande has had the opportunity to become involved in productions on many levels. That involvement includes much of the behind the scenes stage and prep work in addition to the musical aspects. As a musician, Ande freelances as a player, an arranger, and a music director. Ande’s playing focuses on A/Bb/Eb clarinet, soprano/alto/tenor saxophone, and flute/piccolo/alto flute.

Aug 13, 202048:27
Interview: Val talks with Loryn Hatten, PYT's former Producing Artistic Director

Interview: Val talks with Loryn Hatten, PYT's former Producing Artistic Director

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast interview, Val Zvinyatskovsky  interviews PYT's outgoing Producing Artistic Director Loryn Hatten about her work before PYT, at PYT and after PYT.  Loryn is moving on to a new position in education in Sonoma. 

Aug 06, 202037:25
Interview: Nik meets director/actor/play write Khalia Davis

Interview: Nik meets director/actor/play write Khalia Davis

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast interview, Sagnik Nag Chowdhury  interviews Khalia Davis. As an actor, Khalia has performed with companies including Bay Area Children’s Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Berkeley Playhouse and California Shakespeare Theatre. Now based in New York, she is also a teaching artist for Atlantic Theater Company, Disney Theatrical Group, and New York City Children’s Theater. She also taught for PYT!  Khalia recently adapted and directed the online production of “A Kid’s Play About Racism,” A groundbreaking online performance for families that explains what racism is, how to know it when you see and experience it, and ideas for what you can do about it, which performs August 1 & 2, and can be streamed for free on Broadway on Demand..

Jul 29, 202049:33
Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 8: Finale in Frostopia

Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 8: Finale in Frostopia

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents the conclusion of an EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 8: Finale in Frostopia By Talia Lawit

Our heroes finally make it to Frostopia, and prepare to face the dreaded dragon Glenn, in hopes of finding their long lost father. 

Episode 8: Finale in Frostopia by Talia Lawit
Narrator: Jonathan Murphy
Todd: Max Venuti
Ola: Loryn Hatten
Nellie: Meg Fischer Venuti
Daleea: Gabrielle Filloux
Megan: Talia Lawit
Michael: Brian Miller
Melissa: Arielle Shimoni
Miles: Anna Richardson
Martin: Disha Kumar
Billy: Brian Miller
Ernst: Nic Rouleau
Glenn: Jonathan Murphy
Frostopian #1: Tessa Prodromou
Frostopian #2: Naomi Eason
Dad: Matt Nielsen

Jul 19, 202015:10
Interview: Elowyn meets lighting designer Travis McHale

Interview: Elowyn meets lighting designer Travis McHale

Tonight on Youth Theatre Interview, Elowyn Ingler interviews lighting designer Travis McHale. Travis is a professional lighting and set designer. His designs have been seen on the stages of major regional theatres, Off-Broadway, on tour internationally, at Carnegie Hall,  television nationwide, and around the world for Splendor Seven Seas Cruise Lines.  He has been an associate designer on a wide range of projects including Broadway shows and national tours.  Travis also designs for IMCD Lighting which creates the lighting for over 120 fashion shows annually during New York Fashion Week.

Jul 09, 202035:06
Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 7: Blistering in Blazeopolis

Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 7: Blistering in Blazeopolis

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents an EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE that will be broadcast weekly over the summer!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 7: Blistering in Blazopolis By Anika Raman

Without navigator Sean Nolo, our heroes find themselves lost again. When their ship is impounded on the fiery planet of Blazeopolis, it will take all their skill and a little luck to find their way off again!

Episode 7: Blistering in Blazopolis by Anika Ramen
Narrator: Jonathan Murphy
Guard 1: Talia Lawit
Guard 2: Ash Prodromou
Ola: Loryn Hatten
Daleea: Gabrielle Filloux
Billy: Brian Miller
Nellie: Meg Fischer Venuti
Ernst: Nic Rouleau
Tina: Anika Ramen
Todd: Max Venuti
Guard 3: Naomi Eason
Guard 4: Anna Richardson

Jul 05, 202010:31
Interview: Ben meets actor Davied Morales
Jun 29, 202026:40
Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 6: Pitstop on Paloozatopia

Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 6: Pitstop on Paloozatopia

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents an EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE that will be broadcast weekly over the summer!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 6: Pit Stop on Paloozatopia By Disha Kumar

Although they thought they were finally on the right track, our heroes are forced to make a pit stop to refuel on the party planet, Paloozatopia. Will they be able to avoid the lure of infinity pools and EMO music? Or will they forget their dreams of Frostopia over an ice cold jug of apple juice.

Episode 6: Passing Through Paloozatopia by Disha Kumar
Narrator: Jonathan Murphy
Daleea: Gabrielle Filloux
Ernst: Nic Rouleau
Sean Nolo: Matt Nielsen
Billy: Brian Miller
Nellie: Meg Fischer Venuti
Raver #3: Talia Lawit
Raver #2: Anna Richardson
Zion: Disha Kumar
Ola: Loryn Hatten

Jun 28, 202009:36
Interview: Nik meets playwright and director Jeffrey Lo

Interview: Nik meets playwright and director Jeffrey Lo

Tonight on Interview, Sagnik Nag Chowdhury meets Jeffrey Lo. Jeffrey is a Filipino-American playwright and director based in the Bay Area. He is the recipient of the 2014 Leigh Weimers (Lee Why-mers) Emerging Arist Award, the 2012 Emerging Artist Laureate (Lah-ree-eight) by Arts Council Silicon Valley and Theatre Bay Area Director's TITAN Award. His plays have been produced and workshopped at The BindleStiff Studio, City Lights Theatre Company and Custom Made Theatre Company. His play Writing Fragments Home was a finalist for the Bay Area Playwright's Conference and a semi-finalist for the O'Neill Playwright's Conference. Jeffrey has also worked with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, San Jose Repertory and is a company member of Ferocious Lotus Theatre Company and SF Playground. He is also the casting director for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.

Jun 25, 202047:28
Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 5: Castaway in Congo

Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 5: Castaway in Congo

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents an EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE that will be broadcast weekly over the summer!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 5: Cast Away in Congo By Arielle Shimoni

Landing on yet another wrong planet, our heroes know they are truly lost in space, despite Sean Nolo’s claims to know what he’s doing. Congo is a jungle planet, where animals and peace prevail - but is the planet as peaceful as it seems - or does danger lurk within the jungle brush?

Episode 5 Cast (in order of appearance):

Narrator: Jonathan Murphy
Penthry: Max Venuti
Nellie: Meg Fischer Venuti
Daleea: Gabrielle Filloux
Ernst: Nic Rouleau
Sean Nolo: Matt Nielsen
Billy: Brian Miller
Mulberry Bush: Katherine Goldman
Emerald: Meagan Donovan
Aqua: Roberta Inscho-Cox
Fawn: Arielle Shimoni

Jun 21, 202011:18
Interview: Samantha meets Randy Adams, Tony-Award Winning Broadway Producer

Interview: Samantha meets Randy Adams, Tony-Award Winning Broadway Producer

In tonight's interview, Samantha Belding talks with Tony-Award Winning Broadway Producer Randy Adams.  Randy is a founding partner of Junkyard Dog Productions (JYD), a theatrical producing company dedicated to the development and production of new musical theatre.  JYD is currently represented on Broadway with Come From Away which is the winner of the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Helen Hayes and Dora Award for Best Musical of 2017.  The National Tour of Memphis (by Joe DiPietro and David Bryan) completed a successful multi-year run following an almost three year run on Broadway. Memphis is the winner of the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical of 2010. First Date premiered at Seattle’s 5th Avenue /ACT Theatre prior to its Broadway run at the Longacre Theatre.  Since its inception in 2006, JYD has also produced Make Me A Song, The Music of William Finn off-Broadway at New World Stages (Drama Desk nom., Outer Critics Circle nom.) and in London and Vanities, A New Musical at Second Stage Theatre.  Prior to creating JYD, Randy was the Managing Director at TheatreWorks in Palo Alto from 1984 to 2006.  

Jun 18, 202001:00:12
Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 4: Misdirected to Monkiarond

Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 4: Misdirected to Monkiarond

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents an EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE that will be broadcast weekly over the summer!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 4: Misdirected to Monkiarond By Naomi Eason

After saving orphanage bully Penthry from the "Planet of Delights" our heroes blasted off again, but once again appear to be lost in space. The latest planet seems to be a living toy box - but how did it get to be that way? What will Daleea, Ernst, Nellie, Sean Nolo, Billy the Sword of Vexation and Penthry need to do before they can resume their search.

Episode 4 Cast:
Narrator: Jonathan Murphy
Ernst: Nic Rouleau
Penthry: Max Venuti
Daleea: Gabrielle Filloux
Nellie: Meg Fischer Venuti
Sean Nolo: Matt Nielsen
Billy: Brian Miller
Timmy/Tammy: Naomi Eason
Fluffles: Raissa Marchetti-Kozlov
Chino: Anika Ramen
Chloe: Tessa Prodromou
Robert(a): Roberta Inscho-Cox

Jun 14, 202008:09
Interview: Roni meets actress Emily Kristen Morris

Interview: Roni meets actress Emily Kristen Morris

In tonight's interview, Roni Gal Oz talks with actress Emily Kristen Morris. Originally from the Bay Area, Emily has performed regionally and internationally. She recently closed out the National Tour of "Something Rotten," playing the role of Bea. Regionally she has performed at Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, Gateway Playhouse, Weston Playhouse, Cape Playhouse, NYMF, and Summer Rep Theatre Festival.

Jun 11, 202053:00
Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 3: A Not So Delightful Planet

Sailing Into Icy Stars Episode 3: A Not So Delightful Planet

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents an EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE that will be broadcast weekly over the summer!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 3: A Not So Delightful Planet By Anna Richardson

When we last left our heroes, they had just obtained Billy, the legendary and irritating "Sword of Vexation" and had blasted off again with space adventurer Nellie Badgers, pilot and rogue Sean Nolo and orphanage bully Penthry. They approach a new planet, one that Nolo promises to be Frostopia, where there long-lost father was last seen. But is it?

Episode 3 Cast (in order of appearance):
Narrator: Jonathan Murphy
The Sword of Vexation: Brian Miller
Daleea: Gabrielle Filloux
Sean Nolo: Matt Nielsen
Penthry: Max Venuti
Nellie Badgers: Meg Fischer Venuti
Ernst: Nic Rouleau
Snow: Megan Donovan
Charles: Loryn Hatten
Marian: Katherine Goldman
Fred: Anna Richardson
Guard 1: Ash Prodromou
Guard 2: Talia Lawit
Guard 3: Arielle Shimoni

Jun 07, 202009:12
Interview: Val meets film and TV professional Gabrielle Makower

Interview: Val meets film and TV professional Gabrielle Makower

In this week's interview, Val Zvinyatskovsky meets film and TV professional Gabrielle Makower. Gabrielle is a film-maker and screen writer, whose short film “Contentment” was a quarterfinalist for a Los Angeles International Screenplay Award. Gabrielle has worked on numerous television shows, including Saturday Night Live and The Affair. She is currently assistant show runner for HBO’s The White House Plumbers and was personal assistant to Justin Thoreaux  and assistant show runner on Apple TV’s The Mosquito Coast.


Sound Designer: Val Zvinyatskovsky
Original music: LJ Simpson


Jun 04, 202038:15
Sailing Into Icy Stars: Episode 2 - Tested in Templetopia

Sailing Into Icy Stars: Episode 2 - Tested in Templetopia

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents and EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE that will be broadcast weekly over the summer!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 2: Tested in Templetopia By Tessa Prodromou

When we last left our heroes, they had blasted off to search for the legendary "Sword of Vexation" with space adventurer Nellie Badgers, pilot and rogue Sean Nolo, student of the galaxy Conroy and orphanage bully Penthry, who had blackmailed them into taking him with them. As they approach the planet Sean insists mark the location of the sword, what dangers will they face?

Episode 2 Cast (in order of appearance):
Narrator: Jonathan Murphy
Ernst: Nic Rouleau
Penthry: Max Venuti
Daleea: Gabrielle Filloux
Sean Nolo: Matt Nielsen
Conroy: Raissa Marchetti-Kozlov
Arthur: Tessa Prodromou
Nellie Badgers: Meg Fischer Venuti
Stu: Jonathan Murphy
The Sword of Vexation: Brian Miller
Kevin: Naomi Eason
Lonny: Disha Kumar

May 31, 202011:11
Interview: Sophie meets professional dancer and dance journalist Mary Callahan
May 28, 202034:17
Sailing Into Icy Stars: Episode 1 - Escape from Mundanea

Sailing Into Icy Stars: Episode 1 - Escape from Mundanea

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents and EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE that will be broadcast weekly over the summer!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 1: Escape from Mundanea
By Ash Prodromou

Meet our heroes, orphans Daleea and Ernst, readying themselves to face another day in the Salt Mines. But when an unlikely piece of information falls into their hands, will they be able to act on it? Or will orphanage bully Penthry stand in their way? 

Episode 1 Cast
Narrator/Mrs. MacDonalline: Jonathan Murphy
Daleea: Gabrielle Filloux
Ernst: Nic Rouleau
Penthry: Max Venuti
Nellie Badgers: Meg Fischer Venuti
Sean Nolo: Matt Nielsen
Conroy: Raissa Marchetti Kozlov
Bartender: Ash Prodromou
Orphans: Disha Kumar, Tessa Prodromou, Anika Ramen, Arielle Shimoni

Directed by Karen Simpson
Sound Design by Mike Cobb

May 23, 202014:47
Interview: Theo meets professional voice actor Jonathan Murphy

Interview: Theo meets professional voice actor Jonathan Murphy

Theo Gardiner inteviews professional voice actor Jonathan Murphy (aka Jonathan Cormur). Jonathan's most notable client is 2K Games, where he did motion capture as “Jesse” in Mafia III. For 6 years, he did the voice over for California’s Great America show intros, in park announcements, the Halloween Haunt, and the new Gold Striker ride. Other commercial work and voice over clients include Electronic Arts, 2K Games, Verizon, Oracle, BacciZ Apps, AndyZ, and Main Street Burgers.


Producer: Karen Simpson
Sound Design: Mike Cobb
Original Theme Music: LJ Simpson

May 21, 202031:07
The Frog Prince: The Radio Play

The Frog Prince: The Radio Play

The classic story of a prince who angers the wrong witch and has to cure a curious curse, featuring an original script by Karen Simpson.

The Frog Prince: Sanved Doshi
Prince Hal: Anika Ramen
Heinrich: Talia Lawit
The Witch: Eliza Lyon
Wallace, A Palace Guard: Ella Dooley
Clarence, A Palace Guard: Elowyn Ingler
Princess Isolde: Elowyn Ingler
Lady Felicia: Ella Dooley
Queen: Anika Ramen
King: Eliza Lyon
Majordomo: Talia Lawit
Prince Eric: Talia Lawit


May 18, 202040:05
Interview: Roni meets Gabrielle Filloux from the National Tour of "The Office: The Musical"

Interview: Roni meets Gabrielle Filloux from the National Tour of "The Office: The Musical"

On this week's Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Roni Gal-Oz interviews Gabrielle Filloux. Gabrielle toured North America in the National Tour of "The Office: The Musical," playing cat-loving, uptight Angela Martin. Gabrielle talks about auditioning in New York, training your voice to belt, training your voice to scream on stage and what it's like portraying a character so many people associate with a particular actor. 


Produced by Karen Simpson
Sound Design by Mike Cobb
Original Music by L.J. Simpson

May 14, 202040:04
Interview: Ben meets Tony-Award Nominee Anika Larsen of "Beautiful," "Avenue Q" and "Rent"

Interview: Ben meets Tony-Award Nominee Anika Larsen of "Beautiful," "Avenue Q" and "Rent"

Ben Siegel inteviews Tony-Award Nominee Anika Larsen. Anika has performed on Broadway in such shows as "Rent," "All Shook Up, " Avenue Q" and "Xanadu." She was nominated for the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Tony-Awards for her performance as Cynthia Weil in "Beautiful." Anika has performed extensively in New York and across the US in the National Tours of "Xanadu," "Avenue Q," and "Rent." Anika was also co-founder of Jaradoa Theater, a company whose mission was to promote mercy, beauty and truth through performance and service.Her solo album, "Sing You to Sleep,"  is available at Amazon.com and on the ITunes store.


Producer: Karen Simpson
Sound Design: Mike Cobb
Original Theme Music: LJ Simpson

May 07, 202046:09
Interview: Samantha meets Emily Borromeo of The School of Rock and Sprout's Sunnyside Up Show

Interview: Samantha meets Emily Borromeo of The School of Rock and Sprout's Sunnyside Up Show

In tonight's interview, Samantha Belding interviews Emily Borromeo.  Emily is an actress and singer who has appeared on Broadway and in the National Tour of "The School of Rock," performed in the original cast of the Joe Iconis Off-Broadway musical "Broadway Bounty Hunter," and has numerous other Off-Broadway and regional theater credits. Emily has also appeared in numerous television shows including "Sneaky Pete" and "Tell Me a Story," and served as one of the hosts of Sprout TV/NBC Universal's Emmy nominated "Sunny Side Up Show." Emily also competed in NBC's "The Sing Off" with her acapella group "Element." 

Apr 30, 202053:17
Interview: Sagnik meets Brian Miller of Great America and Disney World

Interview: Sagnik meets Brian Miller of Great America and Disney World

Sagnik Nag Chowdhury interviews Brian Miller about his dedication to comedy and performing, which has led him to create and perform content for theme parks ranging from Great America to Disney World. He has been in more than 1,600 performances of the "Frozen" show at Disney World, and also appears in the "Hoop Dee Do Review."  Local audiences might remember "The Magic Hat" show at Great America, which Brian wrote and starred in. He has also directed and choreographed several shows at Peninsula Youth Theatre, including "Cinderella" and "Beauty and the Beast." Brian will be teaching a comedic acting masterclass on Saturday, April 25. For more information visit www.pytnet.org

Apr 23, 202036:18
Radio Play: The Elves and the Shoemakers

Radio Play: The Elves and the Shoemakers

The students of Peninsula Youth Theatre present The Elves and the Shoemaker" - a radio play taken from the original script by Karen Simpson and directed by Caitlyn DeRouin. When Cobb's Cobblers falls on hard times, it's up to the Elves to step in and save the day! But that was a lot easier back in the old days - in 2020 they'll need a SWOT analysis, marketing plan, trending buzz and, of course, amazing design!

Apr 20, 202054:05
Interview: Val Z. meets Nic Rouleau, of "Book of Mormon" and "Hello Dolly"

Interview: Val Z. meets Nic Rouleau, of "Book of Mormon" and "Hello Dolly"

In the first of our "Interview" episodes, current Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) performer Val Zvinyatskovsky interviews Nic Rouleau.  Nic Rouleau made his Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon. Rouleau began as a standby for original star Andrew Rannells and eventually took over the role of Elder Price, leading the show’s first Broadway replacement cast. He went on to play Elder Price in the Chicago and West End productions, as well as touring with the show across the U.S.  He recently starred as Cornelius Hackl in the national tour of "Hello Dolly" starring Betty Buckley and directed by Jerry Zaks. Other credits include Emmett Forrest in the national tour of Legally Blonde and Cowboy Woody for the Disney Cruise Line's Toy Story: The Musical. He performed on the 2012 Tony Awards, and had a guest starring role in an episode of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Before his professional career began, Nic performed in 25 Peninsula Youth Theatre productions, playing such iconic roles as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and Tony in West Side Story.

Apr 16, 202040:58
The Importance of Being Earnest - Reader's Theater

The Importance of Being Earnest - Reader's Theater

Peninsula Youth Theatre actors take on an abridged version of Oscar Wilde's comic classic, about the perils of taking on another persona to make mischief under another name. Directed by Elizabeth McClelland, and recorded 4/1/2020.

Apr 13, 202057:57
Death by Dental Floss - the radio play

Death by Dental Floss - the radio play

Go back in time and listen to a good, old fashioned radio drama! Death by Dental Floss is a spoof of a good old British murder mystery. Can crafty sleuth Dame Agatha Ramsbottom find the fiend who finished off noted cad Ffreddy Fford Forsythe on the premiere train trip of the Islington Indirect? Find out, in Death by Dental Floss! Death by Dental Floss was written and directed by Karen Simpson, and features a cast of young actors from Peninsula Youth Theatre.

Apr 08, 202047:35